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Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 151–200 of 784 recorded votes.
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9.2 Funding for external advocate for the Regional Health Alliance New Site, New Hospital joint campaign
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.13pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.29pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 3–4
That Council provide funds to the amount of $17,852 to secure health system expert and legal support in the preparation of a solutions-based advocacy program to be implemented by the democratically elected council alliance group leadership and that the funds are not to be used for external advocacy or lobbyist services.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 4–3
That Council: 1. Authorise the CEO to respond to the Albury Wodonga Regional Health Alliance supporting the proposal to procure external Advocacy Services for the purpose of a new site new hospital for the Albury Wodonga Region. 2. Allocates a maximum of $17,852 from the CEO’s Consultancy Budget towards this work.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.3 Asset Plan 2025
Carried, 7–0
That the Asset Plan 2025, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy - draft for exhibition
Carried, 5–2
That: 1. The revised Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received, a report be presented to the Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community’s feedback, any proposed...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren
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9.5 Waiving or Rebate of Development, Planning and Building Application Fees Policy
Carried, 7–0
1. That the Waiving or Rebate of Development, Planning and Building Application Fees Policy, as attached, be approved for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received, a report be presented to the Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.6 Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - draft for exhibition
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft Disability Action Plan 2026-2030, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. A report be presented to the Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community's feedback, any proposed changes to the document and adoption of the...
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.7 Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy - draft for public exhibition
Motion 2 of 8 Lost, 3–4
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 7.46pm.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 3 of 8 Lost, 2–5
That: 1. The Council endorses the draft MOVE: Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy for a 21-day community consultation period in accordance with the council’s Community Engagement Policy; 2. A report be presented to the Council following the conclusion of the consultation period detailing the community...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan
Against Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 5 of 8 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 7.59pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 6 of 8 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 8.14pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 7 of 8 Lost, 3–4
That: 1. Given the time elapsed since the consultation on the strategy, and the feedback on lessons learnt from the implementation of the strategy in Albury that The Council endorses the draft MOVE: Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy for a 21-day community consultation period in accordance with the...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 8 of 8 Carried, 4–3
That Council adjourn the matter to a workshop of councillors to consider the future of the Transport Planning Strategy.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
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9.8 Wodonga Creek - interdependent 21 year lease
Carried, 7–0
1. That having met its obligations under the Local Government Act, 2020, the Council enters into an interdependent lease agreement for a portion of Crown Allotment 2037 (shown in green on Attachment 1), which adjoins the property and land in title Volume 9374 folio 979, Plan No. TP180144D; and 2. That the Chief...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.9 Lease with Amplitel - reserve off Wickham Court
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft lease between Wodonga Council and Amplitel Pty Ltd be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. The 21 day public exhibition period stipulates that persons may make a submission on the draft lease; 3. A future report be presented to Council on the community feedback and...
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.10 Kinchington Road East - Proposed Amendment to the Approved Development Plan
Carried, 7–0
That the Council approves the amendment to the Kinchington Road East Residential Precinct Development Plan in accordance with the submitted plans shown at Attachment 1 to this report.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.11 Huon Hill - Planning Permit Application 35/2025 - 48 Reid Street, Wodonga
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 6–0
That the meeting be extended by 30 minutes in accordance with rule 16 of the Meeting Procedure Rules, the time being 9pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 4–2
That Council issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit, subject to conditions at Attachment 4.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan
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10.1 Annual Report 2024-2025
Carried, 7–0
That the Annual Report 2024-2025, as presented, and inclusive of the audited financial statements as of June 30, 2025, be received and noted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.2 Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Minutes - 17 September 2025
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting of September 17, 2025, as attached be noted.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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15.0 Closure of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be extended by a further 30 minutes, in accordance with rule 16, of the Meeting Procedure Rules, the time being 9.30pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for five minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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2 Apologies, leave of absence, and attendance by electronic means
Carried, 4–0
That leave of absence be granted to Cr Cowan for the period from 22 September to 17 October, and leave of absence be granted to Cr Hall for the period from 22 September to 1 October 2025.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 4–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on August 25, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.1 Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
Carried, 4–0
That Council: 1. Receive and approve certification of the Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2025. 2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate, to make non-material adjustments to the Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2025, if necessary or desirable, to obtain...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.2 Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2025
Carried, 4–0
That Council: 1. Receive and approve certification of the Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. 2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate, to make non-material adjustments to the Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2025, if necessary or desirable, to obtain...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.3 Asset Plan 2025
Carried, 4–0
1. Endorse the Draft Asset Plan 2025, as attached, for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Community Engagement Policy. 2. Receive a further report at a future Council meeting outlining community feedback and presenting a recommendation...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.4 Sale of Land - Baranduda Boulevard: Part of Lot 1 (Opportunity Site)
Carried, 3–1
That: 1. Having met its legislative obligations as set out at Section 114 of the Local Government Act, 2020 for the proposed sale of land, the Council resolves to sell a 2.19Ha land parcel being Reserve No. 1 on draft PS931218E located adjacent to Baranduda Boulevard to North East Region Water Corporation or a...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Olga Quilty
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9.5 Sale of Land: Lot 1 being Part of 26 Stanley Street
Carried, 3–1
That: 1. Having met its legislative obligations as set out at Section 114 of the Local Government Act, 2020 for the proposed sale of land, the Council resolves to sell a 4702m2 land parcel being Lot 1 on draft plan of subdivision PS931214N located at 26 Stanley Street, Wodonga to Junction Support Services Ltd or a...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Olga Quilty
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 6–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on July 28, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9 Reports for determination
Carried, 6–0
That the order of business for the meeting be changed to deal firstly with item 9.10, and then item 9.11, before considering the remaining items in the published order.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.10 Determination of Planning Permit Application PP131/2024: Telecommunications Facility - Kenneth Watson Drive, Bandiana
Carried, 6–0
That the Council issues a Notice of Decision to Refuse to Grant a Permit for the use and development of a Telecommunications Facility on the following grounds: 1. Visual amenity impact on residential properties and public open space The proposal would result in unreasonable visual, and amenity impacts on existing...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.11 Determination of Planning Permit Application PP156/2024 - 4 Beatty Court, Baranduda
Carried, 5–1
That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for a two-lot subdivision at 4 Beatty Court, Baranduda, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 3 to this report.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan
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9.1 Change to September 2025 Council Meetings
Carried, 6–0
That the council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025 be cancelled, noting that the end of year financial statements will be presented to the council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.2 2C1C Partnership Agreement
Carried, 6–0
That: 1. Council defers the decision on the 2C1C partnership agreement until the elected Lake Hume Ward Councillor can participate in the process; and 2. The Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025 progress report be received and noted.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.3 Privacy Policy review
Carried, 6–0
That consideration of the Privacy Policy be deferred until after the conclusion of the Election Period.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.4 Community Engagement Policy review
Carried, 6–0
That this item be deferred to be further workshopped by councillors at a councillor briefing after the conclusion of the Lake Hume Ward by-election.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.5 Community Funding Request Program review
Carried, 6–0
That this item be deferred to be further workshopped by councillors at a councillor briefing.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.6 Albury Wodonga FoodShare - Donation
Carried, 6–0
1. That the council approve a $5,000 donation to Albury Wodonga Foodshare through the Community Sponsorship and Donations program in the 2025-26 financial year; and 2. That the CEO report to the council periodically on the donations made under the Community Sponsorship and Donations Program in the financial year.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.7 VGCCC application - Huon Hill Club Ltd - gaming premises at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga
Motion 2 of 4 Lost, 2–3
That council: 1. Make a submission to the VGCCC objecting to the application submitted by Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming with 70 Electronic Gaming Machines at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga as per the attachment. 2. Does not secure representation for the council at the...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 3–2
That the meeting stand adjourned to enable the acting Chairperson to consider governance advice, the time being 7.22pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 5–0
That the meeting resume following the adjournment, the time being 7.33pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.8 Public exhibition of draft Domestic Animal Management Plan
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 6–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 7.49pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 6–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 7.52pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 1–5
That: 1. Council endorses the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030 for public exhibition for a period of 21 days in accordance with the Community Engagement Policy; and 2. A report be presented to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period, detailing the community feedback received, any...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
Against Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 6–0
That Council seek an extension of six months from the relevant authority due to the Election Period and the election of the Lake Hume Ward councillor.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.9 Baranduda Boulevard - proposed speed zone change
Carried, 4–2
1. That Council resolves to support and give notice of the proposed reduction of the speed limit on Baranduda Boulevard from 100 km/h to 60 or 80 km/h, extending from the Beechworth–Wodonga Road roundabout to a point which is 1,000 metres east of the Beechworth–Wodonga Road roundabout, and undertakes a public...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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